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1998 Rover 220 2.0L Diesel · R138 EYA

R138 EYA

1998 Rover 220 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/04/1998. Recorded mileage 116,052 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
ROVER 220
Year / Origin
1998 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 18/08/2011
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
116,052 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 18/08/2011
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
1998
Engine
1994cc

R138 EYA Key Findings

  • 6 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2010
  • 116,052 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
40
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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R138 EYA Mileage History

  1. 01/07/200672,732 mi
  2. 14/06/200785,782 mi+13,050 mi
  3. 02/07/2008100,481 mi+14,699 mi
  4. 25/06/2009108,832 mi+8,351 mi
  5. 25/06/2009108,832 mi
  6. 19/08/2010116,052 mi+7,220 mi

Average of roughly 10,479 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.

R138 EYA MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Oct 2026, 18:04
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Rover 220 (R138 EYA) between July 2006 and August 2010.

The record contains 5 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 19 August 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY